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How to Prepare for Your First Job Interview
Your first job interview can be exciting but also a little scary. Don’t worry — with the right
preparation, you can do well and make a great impression.
Tips to prepare:
Know the company: Learn about their work, values, and the role you’re applying for.
Practice common questions: For example, “Tell me about yourself,” “Why should we hire
you?” or “What are your strengths?”
Dress properly: Wear clean and formal clothes. First impressions matter.
Be on time: Always try to arrive 10–15 minutes early.
Carry necessary documents: Resume, certificates, and any ID or recommendation letters.
During the interview:
Be polite and confident.
Listen carefully to the questions.
Answer honestly. If you don’t know something, it’s okay to say so.
Thank the interviewer before leaving.
After the interview:
Send a short “Thank You” email if possible. It shows professionalism.
Remember: It’s okay to be nervous. Every interview is a learning experience.
Freelancing is becoming popular in Nepal, especially among the youth.
What is freelancing?It means working independently on projects for different clients, often online.
Popular freelance jobs:- Graphic design
- Content writing
- Translation
- Web development
- Video editing
- Digital marketing
- Fiverr
- Upwork
- Freelancer
- Facebook/LinkedIn groups
- Flexible timing
- Work from home
- International clients and income
- Irregular income
- Competition
- Requires self-discipline
- Construction services (roads, buildings, etc.)
- Goods (office supplies, furniture, equipment)
- Services (consulting, training, IT support, etc.)
- e-GP Portal: https://www.bolpatra.gov.np/egp
- Official websites of government offices
- National daily newspapers
- View open tenders
- Register as a supplier or contractor
- Submit your bid electronically
- Register in the e-GP System
- Create an account as a firm or individual
- Upload necessary documents like PAN/VAT, business registration, etc.
- Search for relevant tenders
- Use keywords like construction, IT services, office supplies, etc.
- Prepare a Bid
- Technical Proposal: Your capacity, experience, and methodology
- Financial Proposal: Your price offer
- Pay the Bid Fee
- Often required to pay a non-refundable fee via bank
- Submit the Bid Before Deadline
- Late submissions are not accepted
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- Technical Evaluation The committee checks whether your bid meets all technical requirements set in the tender document. They verify your documents such as experience certificates, licenses, qualifications, and compliance with specifications. Bids that fail technical criteria are rejected without considering the price.
Based on the Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) guidelines, underpinned by the Public Procurement Act, 2063 (2007) and Public Procurement Regulations, 2064 (2007), it is strictly unethical and unacceptable for a person who prepared and signed the specifications to participate in the evaluation process and assign marks to technical proposals. This practice directly violates the core principles of impartiality, transparency, and avoidance of conflict of interest mandated by PPMO. The Code of Conduct for procurement officials and PPMO’s operational directives explicitly require evaluators to be independent and free from any influence that could compromise objectivity. Allowing such a person to evaluate bids creates a clear conflict of interest, as their prior role in shaping the specifications could bias their scoring, intentionally or otherwise, and undermines public trust in the procurement process. Even in cases of staffing constraints, PPMO guidelines do not permit this overlap without robust safeguards, and best practices dictate complete exclusion from the evaluation committee. Failure to adhere to this standard risks’ legal challenges, audit irregularities, and reputational damage. Public entities must exclude such individuals from assigning marks and ensure evaluation committees are composed of independent members to comply with PPMO’s ethical and legal requirements. For further clarification, refer to www.ppmo.gov.np or consult PPMO directly.
- Financial Evaluation Only bids that pass technical evaluation are reviewed for price. The committee compares the prices of all technically qualified bids. The contract is usually awarded to the lowest priced, technically qualified bidder, unless the tender states otherwise.
- Follow all technical instructions carefully to pass the first stage.
- Submit clear, complete, and accurate documents.
- Make sure your pricing is competitive but realistic.
- Understand the evaluation criteria provided in the tender document.
- Fair chance for everyone — small or big businesses
- Transparency in how the government spends money
- Encourages quality by selecting the best offer
- Complex paperwork
- Technical knowledge required
- High competition
- Risk of disqualification due to small mistakes